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Kit “Smit Rotterdam – Billing Boats”
An outstanding model for expert modelers
Discover the Billing Boats wooden kit of the Smit Rotterdam ocean-going tug, an iconic model to build using traditional plank-on-frame construction.
Designed at a 1/75 scale, this kit features pre-cut wooden parts, a complete set of fittings, as well as the plans and instructions included in the box.
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Dimensions and Technical Specifications
Scale: 1/75
Length: 900 mm (≈ 35.43 " / 90 cm)
Height: 500 mm (≈ 19.69 ")
Width: 200 mm (≈ 7.87 ")
Difficulty Level: Expert – ideal for advanced modelers
A legendary tug faithfully reproduced
The Smit Rotterdam, built in 1975 by the Merwede shipyards in the Netherlands for Smit International BV, was at the time the largest and most powerful tug in the world, with:
Displacement: 2,273 tons
Length: 75 m
Power: 22,000 hp
Maximum speed: 16.5 knots
Another highlight: it took part in rescue missions, notably during the disappearance of the ship München in 1978.
Included in the kit
M4 propeller shafts, brass stern tube
Three-blade plastic propellers Ø50 mm, nozzles Ø50–60 mm
Plans and instructions available for download in your shop
Why this kit is a must for ship modeling enthusiasts
Carefully crafted all-wood construction with pre-cut, laser-cut parts for a flawless finish
Designed for radio control: perfect for fitting an electric drive with twin propeller shafts
A true challenge for expert modelers seeking realism and authenticity
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